Welcome to the Veterinary Profession
The veterinary profession in South Africa is a learned and honourable profession. Veterinarians work passionately to diagnose, treat diseases and dysfunctions in animals as well as prevent diseases in animals. These individuals are expected to always act in such a manner as to maintain and promote the prestige, honour, dignity and interests of the profession. Veterinarians serve the public and the interests of the animals with regard to the latest scientific knowledge.
No person may practise in the veterinary profession unless the person is registered with the SAVC or authorised by the SAVC to perform certain functions of a veterinarian.
Act, rules and regulations of the Veterinary Profession
The act
Read the full Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act (Act 19 of 1982).
The rules
Read the rules that are applicable to you as a veterinary professional.
The regulations
Read the regulations for the veterinary profession.
Let's help you find what you are looking for in the Veterinary Profession field:
BEING A VETERINARIAN
- Act, rules and regulations
- Prescribed qualification to practice
- Registration
- Continuing professional development (CPD)
- Additional documents
- Registration after a period of three years lapsed
- Authorisation
- SAVC registration examinations
- Payments to council and examination fees
- Registree Portal
- Legal Matters
- Code of Conduct
